Replacements

Allow me to cajole 

your bindi to behave 

indignantly to you, 

permit me to wheedle 

your bead to show betrayal, 

allow me to coax 

your ring to prickle you. 

I have sanguine vermilion 

for replacement of bindi, 

I have sacred thread 

for replacement of bead, 

I have an engagement ring 

for replacement of your ring. 

Oh! My celestial beauty, 

accept all the replacements 

and make me a colossus.